Ohne Progression KEIN MUSKELAUFBAU! | 142 OTL Fitness-Podcast

19 Nov 2018 · 7 min
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This German podcast episode (OTL Online Trainer Lizenz) explains why progression is essential for muscle growth and describes three primary tactics: linear progression (best for beginners; increase weight from session to session while maintaining sets/reps; example: 3x8 with 60 kg → 3x8 with 62.5 kg; most gyms have 1.25 kg plates allowing 2.5 kg total jumps), double progression (for intermediate/advanced—increase reps then weight; example: bench press 3x8 at 80 kg → 82.5 kg but only 3x6, then bring reps back up to 3x8 before increasing weight again), and progression through cycles/periodization (for very advanced lifters—reduce reps to raise intensity across weeks, typical weekly weight jumps ~2.5 kg, cycle length ~4–5 weeks with a deload week to recover). The episode stresses technique-first increases and warns that skipping deloads risks stagnation or injury.

Questions this video answers

1.25 kg plates (allowing 2.5 kg total increase).

3 sets x 8 reps with 60 kg → next session 3 x 8 with 62.5 kg.

Bench press 3 x 8 at 80 kg → increase to 82.5 kg (initially achieved only 3 x 6 until reps are brought back to 3 x 8).

Cycle length should be about 4–5 weeks, with the 4th or 5th week used as a deload (reduced weight and sets).

About 2.5 kg total per week (accompanied by a reduction of roughly two repetitions).

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